Lars (Dr.) Behrend
Owner
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
2 yearsGermering, Germany
Owner
LifeTech Consult
- Corporate finance advisor and strategic consultant to startup companies
- Technical analyst for investors
Mar 2022 - Feb 2024
2 yearsTutzing, Germany
CEO
microphotonX GmbH
- Development of AI-aided IVD for identification of antibiotic resistances
- Built up a 15 people team
- Established finance and organizational structure
- Conducted market analysis and positioned new product
Jun 2017 - Feb 2022
4 years 9 monthsGermering, Germany
COO
SSS International Clinical Research GmbH
- Developed sales structures
- Realigned market orientation in a multinational mid-size CRO
- Headed proposal management and project controlling
Sep 2012 - May 2017
4 years 9 monthsMunich, Germany
RemoteCEO and Founder
SIQENS GmbH
- Developed fuel cell systems for remote energy in infrastructure, surveillance and telcom markets
- Funded and built up company with a 20 people team
- Conducted market analysis and product design
- Headed sales and business development
Aug 2010 - Dec 2013
3 years 5 monthsPlanegg, Germany
Owner
LifeTech Consult
- Corporate finance advisor and strategic consultant to startup companies
- Technical analyst for investors
Sep 2005 - Jul 2010
4 years 11 monthsPlanegg, Germany
CEO and Founder
SIRION BIOTECH GmbH
- Developed viral vectors for gene therapy and preclinical tools & services
- Funded and built up a 14 people team
- Headed sales and product management
- Headed finance
Feb 2002 - Aug 2005
3 years 7 monthsUlm, Germany
Postdoc
University of Ulm, IZKF
- Conducted research on redox signaling in cancer
- Published three publications
Summary
- Vividly moving things forward with a strong hands-on mentality
- Team player who is connecting and motivating people to reach company goals
- Open personality which built up a living network in Biotech, Pharma and IVD
- Excellent communications skills
- Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of commercialization.
Skills
Strategic Market Analysis
- Leading Market Analyses And Surveys: Geography | Product Phases
- Competitor Analyses: Diagnostics | Biotechnological Tools & Services | Decentralized Energy Systems
- Responsible For Market Launches In Biotechnology And Cleantech
Marketing
- Responsible For Development Of Cis
- In Charge Of Creation Of Advertising Material (E.g. Flyer, Exhibition Stand, Homepage)
- Content Marketing (E.g. Publications, Application Manuals)
- Copywriting For Advertisements And Publications
- Responsible For Participation In National And International Trade Fairs
Consulting & Analyst
- Strategic Consulting (Market Entry | Growth | Competitive Analysis)
- Optimization Of Organizational Design
- Analyst For Investors (Research & Analysis | Due Diligence Process)
- Bd In Pharma Development And Partnering
- Advising In Fund Raising And Investor Relation
Business Development & Sales
- Head Of Sales And Customer Acquisition In The Area Of Clinical And Preclinical Services
- Negotiation And Conclusion Of Cooperation Agreements: Development | License | Distribution Partnerships
- Business Development And Partnering For Biotech Companies: Preclinical Services | Cell Culture Products | Drug Development
Information Technology
- Mapping Of Business Processes (E.g. Introduction Of Sap Business One)
- Experience With Crm Programs & Campaigns: Sap | Salesforce | Gedys Intraware
- Extensive Experience With Data Systems In The Field Of Clinical Research: Clinical Trial Management System: Ctms | Trial Master File Systems
- First Author Of Publications On Non-code Ctms Database Software
- Experience In Working With Project Management Software: Jira | Ms Project
Investor Relation Management
- Development Of A Reporting System For Investors: Sirion Biotech | Siqens | Microphotonx
- Preparation Of Monthly And Quarterly Reports For Investors
- First Point Of Contact For Investors: Vcs | Public | Family Offices
- Management Of All Investor Inquiries
- Substantial Experience In The Negotiation Of Financing Rounds
- Preparation Of Business Plans And Fundraising (> Eur 25m Seed Financing)
- Negotiation Of Shareholder And Loan Agreements
Budget & Finance
- A Total Of 11 Years Of Profit And Loss Responsibility In Various Start-ups
- Preparation Of Budget Plans And Obtaining Approval Of The Advisory Board
- Line Manager For Cost- And Financial Accounting Team
- Responsible For The Preparation Of The Financial Statements
- Introduction Of Budget Software (Kontool Pro | Lucanet)
- Clarification Of Issues With The Tax Consultant
- Controlling Of Service Projects With A Total Budget Of > Eur 10 Million.
- Optimization Of Bid Management And Bid Preparation In Projects Up To Eur 15 Million
- Acquisition Of Funding Projects (E.g. Eur 2.5m Eu Funding For Market Launch)
Hr & Personnel Management
- Disciplinary Supervisor Of Up To 20 Employees
- Technical Supervisor Of The Project Management Team (7 People)
- Extensive Experience With Recruitment Processes (Filling Approx. 50 Positions)
- Experience With Hr Processes And Hr Management Software (Zoho People)
Clinical Research & Pharma Development
- Line Management Of Clinical Project Managers
- Leading International, Multidisciplinary Teams In Clinical Projects
- Controlling Of Clinical Development Projects With A Total Budget Of > Eur 10 Million.
- Optimization Of Bid Management And Bid Preparation In Clinical Projects Up To Eur 15 Million
- Head Of Qa In Clinical Cro (Gcp, Ich, Mdr, Ivdr)
Legal
- Negotiation & Conclusion Of Cooperation Agreements: Development | License | Distribution
- Extensive Knowledge Of Employment Contracts And Employment Law
- Major Experience With Shareholder, Loan Agreements And Virtual Stock Option Plans
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Apr 1998 - Jan 2002
Heinrich-Pette-Institute for Virology
PhD · Biology · Hamburg, Germany · Magna cum laude (1.0)
May 1992 - Mar 1998
University of Hamburg, IPM
Diploma · Microbiology · Hamburg, Germany
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